Đề thi thử Đại học năm học 2013-2014 môn tiếng Anh – Đề số 86

ion 31: You should look up the meaning of the new word in the dictionary________ misuse it.
A. so as to not	B. to	C. so as not to	D. so that
Question 32: I would be very rich now ________ working long ago.
A. if I gave up	 B. if I wouldn’t give up C. were I to give up	D. had I not given up
Question 33:The noise of the airplanes _______from the airport over my house was unbearable at times. A. which taking off	B. taking off	C. which was taking off	D. to take off
Question 34: I know you have been working very hard today. Let's ________ and go home.
A. pull my leg	B. call it a day	C. put your back up	D. pros and cons
Question 35: The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but ________ we still had a good time.
A. on the top of all that	B. on the contrary	C. for all that	D. by the same token
Question 36: Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.
A. with respect to	B. in respect for	C. as for	D. as against
Question 37: In this company, there has been little ________ for the needs of part - time workers.
A. favor	B. regard	C. reception	D. manners
Question 38: Mrs Jane gave her short speech to express her ________ for the retirement gift.
A. appeasement	B. applause	C. apportionment	D. appreciation
Question 39: Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. 	B. Oh. Poor me!	 C. Never mind!	D. You was absent – minded.
Question 40: Children should be ________ by their parents on the first day of school.
A. accompanied	B. followed	C. involved	D. associated
Question 41: People have used coal and oil to ________ electricity for a long time.
A. cultivate	B. breed	C. raise	D. generate
Question 42: We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year.
A. redecorated our flat	B. to redecorate our flat C. our flat to be redecorated	D. our flat redecorated
Question 43: About 20 percent of U.S electricity currently _________ nuclear power plants.
A. come from	B. coming to	C. comes from	D. came from
Question 44: The salary of a computer programmer is ________ a teacher.
A. as twice much as 	B. as much as twice of 	C. twice as higher as that	D. twice as high as that of
Question 45: Tony didn’t study hard for the test. His answers ________ from someone else
A. should have copied	B. must have been copied C. can have copied	D. would have copied
Question 46: No one had informed me about that. I resented________
A. not to be informed	B. not having been informed C. not to inform	D. not informing
Question 47: __ in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang is noted for its cave and grotto systems. A. Listing	B. Having listed	C. To have listed	D. Having been listed
Question 48: It’s Gangnam Style________ makes many people, especially youths, become overexcited.
A. which	B. it	C. that	D. what
Question 49: In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions ________ in the northern parts of the country.
A. rose up	B. turned out	C. came up	D. broke out
Question 50: Peter: “Let me drive you home”	John: “________”
A. No problem!	B. It’s me. C. No, don’t worry. I’m alright.	D. No, I usually drive home at five.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.
Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests.
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests, and poor storage after harvesting.
Question 51: This passage deals mainly with ________
A. desertification	B. decreasing water supply C. factors limiting crop production	D. developing efficient plants
Question 52: The word “arable” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. fertile	B. parched	C. barren	D. marsh
Question 53: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A. The plant’s shape	B. The small root system	C. The vast leaf size	 D. The high water system
Question 54: The word “extensive” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _________
A. spongy	B. shallow	C. widespread	D. comprehensive
Question 55: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake	B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors.
C. It releases gases against plant pests.	D. It guards against bacteria.
Question 56: The word “It” in the 2nd paragraph refers to________
A. another chemical mechanism	B. the epicuticular wax layer
C. an impervious plant like cover	D. the loss of internal moisture
Question 57: The word “aggression” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to_________
A. attack	B. agitation	C. conditions	D. surroundings
Question 58: What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
A. Bacteria	B. Insects	C. Gas	D. Pests
Question 59: It can be inferred that synthetic stimulate waxes________
A. have not been developed yet 	B. have not succeeded
C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents D. have the quality of causing bacteria
Question 60: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT________
A. inadequate water	B. insufficient fertilize	C. pest aggression	D. proper storage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 61: Refusal to give a breath sample to the police could lead to your arrest.
A. If you refuse to be arrested, you have to give a breath sample.
B. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
C. If a breath sample is not given, the police will refuse to arrest you.
D. The police could cause you to give a breath sample to decide whether to arrest you or not
Question 62: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
Question 63: I spent a long time getting over the disappointment of losing the match.
A. It took me long to stop disappointing you. B. Getting over the disappointment took me a long time than the match.
C. Losing the match disappointed me too much. D. It took me long to forget the disappointment of losing the match.
Question 64: They don’t let workers use the office telephone for personal calls.
A. They don’t allow using the office telephone to call personal secretaries.
B. They don’t allow workers to use the office telephone. C. The office telephone is used by workers personally.
D. They don’t let the office phone be used for personal purpose by workers.
Question 65: He said that listening to loud music through headphones for too long caused my headache.
A. Listening to loud music through headphones for too long resulted from my headache.
B. My headache resulted in listening to loud music through headphones for too long.
C. Listening to loud music through headphones for too long was said to cause my headache.
D. My headache is said to cause by listening to loud music through headphones for too long.
Question 66: They didn’t discover that the picture had been stolen until they came back home.
A. Until they came back home that they discovered that the picture had been stolen.
B. It is not until they came back home that they discovered that the picture had been stolen.
C. Not until they came back home had the picture been stolen.
D. Only after they came back home did they discover that the picture had been stolen.
Question 67: “Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer. 
B. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer. 
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer. 
D. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Question 68: The manager contributes generously, so I can continue my plan.
A. Had it not been for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.
B. The manager’s generous contribution gets my plan continue.
C. But for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.
D. Should the manager contribute generously, I could continue my plan.
Question 69: The gate is closed to stop the children running into the road.
A. Because the gate is closed, the children can run